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Streets turn into rivers as Typhoon Gaemi sweeps over Philippines

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:29
As the storm heads towards Taiwan, the island closes schools, cancels flights and suspends trains and ferries.

New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in state and religious care

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 07:16
Nearly one in three people in state or religious care between 1950 and 2019 experienced abuse, inquiry finds.

What is the UK’s two-child cap on benefits and will Labour reverse it?

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 06:35
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls from campaigners and his own MPs to scrap the cap on family benefits.

North Korean trash balloon lands on South Korea’s presidential compound

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 05:42
South Korean Presidential Security Service says balloon did not contain any dangerous materials.

How hot is your city compared with the rest of the world?

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 05:00
Al Jazeera analyses 20 years of climate data from more than 1,200 cities around the world. Here is what we found.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 880

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 04:18
As the war enters its 880th day, these are the main developments.

US Senator Bob Menendez to resign after corruption conviction

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 02:56
New Jersey Democrat faces decades in prison after his conviction for bribery and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.

US Capitol Police arrest Jewish activists calling for Israel arms embargo

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 00:58
Hundreds of advocates rallied at Capitol Hill on eve of Netanyahu's speech to urge end to weapons transfers to Israel.

Who is Israel targeting in its attacks on the West Bank?

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 22:02
Israel plays up the threat of 'terrorism' in the occupied West Bank to justify collective punishment, Palestinians say.

US regulators investigate Delta as it struggles to recover from outage

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 21:57
Delta has canceled more than 6,600 flights since the tech outage started Thursday, far more than any other airline.

What role do race and gender play in US politics?

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 21:33
Kamala Harris is gaining support from senior Democrats in her bid for the White House.

UN Yemen envoy warns of a ‘devastating’ regional escalation

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 21:26
Hans Grundberg says recent developments suggest 'threat against international shipping is increasing in scope'.

India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 20:56
Economists had blamed the distress in rural areas and a weak job market for a poor poll showing that cost BJP majority.

Anti-corruption protesters forcefully detained in Uganda

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 20:49
Ugandan police forcefully detained dozens of protesters at an anti-corruption rally in Kampala on Tuesday.

Biden seen for first time since quitting presidential race

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 20:31
Joe Biden has been seen for the first time since he ended his presidential campaign and recovered from COVID.

Israeli settlers set fire to olive groves in the occupied West Bank

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 20:02
Videos show Palestinian olive groves on fire after Israeli settlers reportedly set them alight.

Uganda police detain dozens of people at anti-corruption protests

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 19:27
At least 45 people detained in Kampala, according to Chapter Four Uganda, a rights group.

World’s hottest day recorded on Sunday, climate monitor says

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 18:07
Global average surface air temperature reached 17.09 degrees Celsius, EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service says.

Thousands flee wildfires near Canada’s Jasper National Park

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 18:01
Authorities order evacuations as 'multiple wildfires' are burning in top tourist area in the Canadian Rockies.

Egypt Through the Lens: Leaders

Tue, 07/23/2024 - 18:00
How photographers captured Egypt's leaders, from early images of Egypt's royal family to the country's first presidents.

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